Conference: 27 - 28 September 2023
Conrad Dubai,
United Arab Emirates

BUILDING RESILIENT EDUCATION BUSINESSES

Facilitating networking and partnership opportunities between investors, education-related business owners and regulators across the Middle East, Africa & Emerging Markets.

UNLOCKING EDUCATION BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MENA EDUCATION SECTOR

The Education Investment MENA conference is the annual meeting point for the MENA region's education business stakeholders running alongside EDEX MENA. 2022 marked the 11th edition, which brought together influential industry leaders including Ministerial representatives, Regulators, Educators, Investors, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Solution Providers who want to expand their organisations in the region and beyond.

The 2022 programme identified and tapped into emerging trends that reshaped the MENA education market and highlighted successful case studies of education businesses that overcame challenges, survived and thrived over the past few years.

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Education investment experts who inspired us in 2022

Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar

Chief Executive Officer

Knowledge Fund Establishment - Government of Dubai

Munirah Alaboudi

Education Segment Director

Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia

Adel Zarouni

Vice President

Taaleem

Ashwin Assomull

Partner

LEK Consulting

Meet the speakers

REPOSITION YOUR BUSINESS FOR FUTURE GROWTH: REFLECT. RETHINK. REBOOT.

Learn from the best

We bring together the individuals and businesses who not only know, but also shape the private education investment markets in MENA.

Develop new networks

We connect the entire market in one place - including analysts, LPs, GPs, VCs, direct and online education delivery providers, edupreneurs, financiers, Ministries and regulators.

Chase alternative returns

Our sessions this year focus on alternative segments – including SEN, Online Education, EdTech, Low Fee Offerings, Student Accommodation and more.

Explore opportunities in emerging markets

Join our fireside chat sessions and interactive panel discussions to discover opportunities present in K-12 and higher education across a variety of emerging markets in the MENA region.

Meet the regulators

Get insight from representatives of Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia to explore business opportunities

Take the conversation beyond the conference

Join our Cocktail Reception, Interactive Sessions and Round Table Discussions that will enable you to engage with your peers in an safe, relaxed and informal environment.

Showcase at the event

WHO YOU WILL MEET

Education Investment MENA truly unites the region's entire private education industry.

Ministries

Education, Labour, Skills, Central Government, Local Authorities

Investors

Private Equity, Venture Capital, Impact Investors, Family Businesses, Investment Authorities

Private Education Business Owners

Kindergarten, K-12, Higher Education, Vocational, Technical Training

Financiers

Development Banks, Retail Banks, Investment Banks

EdTech Companies

Start Ups, Manufacturers, Software Providers, Edupreneurs

Professional Service Providers

Legal, Financial, Staff Development, Management

Attendees

Egypt K-12 Education Sector Market Snapshot

Egypt represents one of the most attractive destinations in the Middle East for investors aiming to gain a foothold in the education sector in the region. The sector is forecasted to grow organically driven by its growing population, which is projected to grow at 2.5% per annum, creating a need of 2.3 million seats by 2030.

Colliers’ Egypt K-12 Education sector overview provides an in-depth analysis of the key factors impacting the K-12 education market, some important statistics that signal a boom in Egypt’s education sector and the opportunities and challenges for operators and investors.

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